Contains subject based reports on issues ranging from social and teen issues to environment, health, education, and science. Reports include charts, graphs and sidebar articles. Also offers access to the archive of Editorial Research Reports.

Covers January 1, 1985 – Current issues of the New York Times. Contains national and international news, opinion and commentary. Also includes local, and state news, science, sports, arts and entertainment, and business and finance news.

A New York Times Bestseller For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk... ...this is an insider's guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written form. This book explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula; no two talks should be the same. The goal is for you to give the talk that only you can give. But don't be intimidated. You may find it more natural than you think. Chris Anderson has worked behind the scenes with all the TED speakers who have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights from such favorites as Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Salman Khan, Dan Gilbert, Mary Roach, Matt Ridley, and dozens more -- everything from how to craft your talk's content to how you can be most effective on stage. This is the 21st-century's new manual for truly effective communication and it is a must-read for anyone who is ready to create impact with their ideas.

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Carmine Gallo's top 10Wall Street Journal BestsellerTalk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives. The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.

Provides all the tools readers need to overcome anxiety and become willing, confident, successful speakers. Step-by-step instructions show how to eliminate dry mouth, sweaty palms, and shaking knees and never again worry about forgetting what to say. Also covers how to quickly and thoroughly prepare for any talk, persuade and motivate any audience, and handle even tough questions with confidence.

Does the idea of speaking in front of an audience fill you with dread? Relax! the Standard Deviants will help you overcome your fear of public speaking and help you deliver your message with style and flair! Using proven attention-getters, illustrations and delivery suggestions, this DVD will help you organize your thoughts and present them in a clear and persuasive manner.

Dana Bennett's phobia of public speaking is shared by many people. She attends a public speaking course where students must give 5 speeches in 3 weeks. Psychologists discuss the source of this particular fear.

In this video, learn different strategies for writing and delivering two types of speeches: persuasive and informative. Though the speeches are similar in composition, tools like multimedia clips and emotional appeals are used in different ways to wow audiences.

In this video, learn about listening skills that influence both the delivery and reception of speeches. Critical listening skills allow audiences to understand and analyze speeches, while audience feedback provides speakers with valuable information about the reception of material.

provides a wealth of information on beating the fear of public speaking, topics for different types of speeches, and how to actually deliver the speech.

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